5 (of a subject, etc.) studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications. pure mathematics, pure science Compare â applied. 6 (of a vowel) pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal. 7 (of a consonant) not accompanied by another consonant.
The name Helen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
This is a Hungarian form of the name Helen, which is an English variant of the ancient Greek name Helene, whose meaning is disputed. It may have been derived from the ancient Greek word meaning torch or the Greek word selene meaning moon..his is a Hungarian form of the name Helen, which is an English variant of the ancient Greek name Helene, whose meaning is disputed. It may have been derived from the ancient Greek word meaning torch or the Greek word selene meaning moon..